- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman work
About Akilah
Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Texas and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Akilah works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related concerns.
She uses a practical, person-focused approach that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions center on learning tools and skills that fit each person’s goals. Akilah draws on techniques from multiple therapeutic traditions to address problems like mood disorders, ADHD, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
Her background includes work with foster care populations and with situations involving substance use, adjustment, and family discord. She has experience addressing parenting challenges, adoption and foster care issues, family of origin concerns, and impulsivity. This experience informs how she approaches communication and behavior patterns in sessions.
Akilah incorporates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method into her work. She blends these with Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they help reach a client’s goals. The focus is on practical skills rather than labels.
In sessions she aims to validate a person’s experience while helping them find clearer ways to act and respond. She encourages clients to set their own goals and practices that build toward those goals over time. Many people come to address anger, control issues, isolation, or problems with self-esteem and leave with clearer plans and new coping strategies.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters most. It helps people who need support sorting out decisions and values without giving directives.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, panic, and mood issues.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These tools help with impulsivity, strong emotions, and improving day-to-day coping.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and try methods that fit those goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress and challenges become clearer.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The clinician can explain available formats and how they might fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so clients can focus on the work itself.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, trauma, and mood issues. Other related concerns include impulsivity and control issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines techniques from several therapies to teach practical skills. Sessions emphasize tools the client can use after meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, and family problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas. Her educational background includes a master’s degree in counseling.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s circumstances.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match you and set initial goals.